How to get a Netherlands visa from Lesotho

• The tourist visa is for the sole purpose of leisure travel, including vacationing, sightseeing, visiting family and friends.
• It allows stays of up to 90 days in the Netherlands.
• Netherlands visa application form should be completely filled, printed and signed.
• Lesotho passport that is valid for at least 3 months after the date of exit from the Netherlands.
• The passport must have at least two blank pages for Netherlands visa.
• Two identical passport photograph taken against a white background.
• Bank statements showing proof of sufficient funds for the duration of stay should be provided.
• Travel itinerary showing entry date, exit date and full details of your trip in the Netherlands.
• Hotel reservation to show proof of accommodation in the Netherlands.
• Letter of invitation from a friend, family members or tour organization in the Netherlands should be submitted alongside with host’s ID card or the Netherlands residence permit.
• Photocopies of entry tickets for tourist activities is required.
• The letter of invitation must include details of the trip, purpose and duration of trip.
• Letter of invitation must also include the host’s home address and contact information.
• If the host will be financially responsible for the applicant, it must be stated in the letter of invitation.
• Holders of a tourist visa must not engage in any business activities or educational activities in the Netherlands.

• The business visa is issued to foreigners travelling to the Netherlands for business purposes such as attending a business meeting, conferences, negotiating and signing contracts.
• It is valid for a maximum stay of up to 90 days.
• Applicant should provide proof of company registration of the company in the Netherlands by providing a certificate of registration issued by the Government of the Netherlands.
• A cover letter from the applicant's employer in Lesotho stating the awareness of applicant's trip, duration and reason of travel to the Netherlands are required.
• The business cover letter should also indicate that the applicant is of good conduct.
• The cover letter should clearly state who will be financially responsible for the applicant during the stay in the Netherlands and must be signed by a senior employee in the company in Lesotho.
• The invitation letter must be approved by the chamber of commerce in the Netherlands must be provided.
• Proof of business dealings by both companies should be provided.
• Income tax for the last three months must be provided.
• Confirmation of return ticket must be provided, this is to show that the applicant has the intention of returning back to Lesotho.
• Proof of yellow fever vaccination and other communicable diseases should be submitted.
• Applicants travel itinerary showing travel details and dates of entry and exit from the Netherlands is required.

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